James Ervin Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 9, 2023, at the age of 72, James Ervin of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ervin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Elease Ervin Peake; his stepfather Frank Peake; his daughter Mattie Eunice Ervin; his brothers, William "Cobra" Ervin, Frank Peake, Jr. and Carl Lee Peake; his uncle Thomas; and his aunt Louise Wells Ervin.

He is survived by: his children, Jamie Hayes, James Ervin Smith, Tiffany Ervin (Marcus) and Destiny Nash; his grandchildren, Corin Ervin (John), Javaun Hayes, Manny Ervin, Tamia Bell and Zach West Hayes; his siblings, Teresa Ann Smith (Bobby), Wanda Sue McMurry and Freddie Peake; his aunt Mary Alice McClellan; his nieces and nephews, Greg McMurry, Sheila McMurry, Derek McMurry, Angela McMurry, Christina Ervin (Chelsea), Devon McMurry, Jade McMurry, Niyah McMurry Ashley Peake, Tara, Jackie, Tasha Smith, Frankie Peak, III, Porshia Peake and Ayanna Richmond; and his grandchildren, Emily Ervin, Kimberly Bohannon (Jason), Markell Ervin, Leaira Ervin, Hope Bohannon and Gavin Bohannon.